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Donald Sloan
- Nationality: USA
- Date of Birth: 15/01/88
- Place of Birth: Shreveport, Louisiana (USA)
- Position: GRD
- Height (CM): 191
- Weight (KG): 92
- Junior Assoc: None
- College: Texas A&M (2006–2010)
- NBL DEBUT: 15/01/21
- AGE AT DEBUT: 33
- LAST NBL GAME: 30/01/21
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 33
- NBL History: Adelaide 2021
- Championships: 0
- None
BIO: Donald Sloan was born in Shreveport, Louisiana (USA) and attended Seagoville High School in the Dallas, Texas area. Over three seasons Sloan’s team was 93–10 and Sloan led Seagoville to the regional championship game as a senior. Sloan received two-time all-state recognition.
Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Sloan was listed as the No. 8 point guard and the No. 55 player in the nation in 2006. Sloan was recruited by Kansas, Oklahoma, Marquette, SMU, and Georgia Tech. He signed with Texas A&M and Coach Billy Gillispie in November 2005.
NBL EXPERIENCE
Donald Sloan made his NBL debut with the Adelaide 36ers at 33 years of age. He scored three points in his first game.
Donald Sloan signed with the Adelaide 36ers on August 20, 2020, as the team’s first import signing under new head coach Connor Henry, following Joey Wright’s departure after the 2019/20 season. Sloan joined a retooled roster that already included Jack McVeigh, Obi Kyei, Brendan Teys, Daniel Dillon, and Alex Mudronja, with additional key signings like Josh Giddey, Isaac Humphries, and Keanu Pinder during the offseason.
The 36ers had high hopes with Sloan and fellow import Tony Crocker finalizing the roster. However, Adelaide’s season began with a tough loss to Melbourne (65-89), prompting coach Henry to adjust the starting lineup. Sloan replaced Giddey at point guard in the next game, leading Adelaide to a 116-108 win over South East Melbourne. Isaac Humphries shone in that game, earning NBL Player of the Week honors with 25 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 blocks.
Unfortunately, the season took a turn after a severe fall sidelined Giddey for the following game. Sloan returned to the starting lineup in a rematch loss to South East Melbourne and was soon benched again in favor of Giddey. Despite a season-high 20 points off the bench, Sloan’s reluctance to embrace his new role led to a mutual agreement for his release, allowing him to pursue other international opportunities.
Donald Sloan played one season in the NBL. He averaged 9 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 3 assists in 6 NBL games.
Dan Boyce is a die-hard Sydney Kings fan who grew up in Melbourne during the roaring 90's of Australian Basketball and spent far too much time collecting Futera NBL Basketball cards.
NBL TOTAL STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
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| 2020-21 | 33 | Adelaide | 13-23 (7) | 6 | 154.0 | 54 | 11 | 18 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 45 | 33% | 9 | 22 | 41% | 15 | 17 | 88% | 51% | 43% | 20 | Totals | 6 | 154 | 54 | 11 | 18 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 45 | 33.3% | 9 | 22 | 40.9% | 15 | 17 | 88.2% | 51% | 43% | 20 |
NBL PER GAME STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
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| 2020-21 | 33 | Adelaide | 13-23 (7) | 6 | 25.7 | 9.0 | 1.8 | 3.0 | 0.2 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 7.5 | 33% | 1.5 | 3.7 | 41% | 2.5 | 2.8 | 88% | 51% | 43% | 20 | Total | 6 | 25.7 | 9.0 | 1.8 | 3.0 | 0.2 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 7.5 | 33.3% | 0.1 | 40.9% | 1.5 | 3.7 | 88.2% | 51% | 43% | 20 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 20 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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FIBA EXPERIENCE
Sloan won a bronze medal as a part of USA national team that competed at the 2011 Pan American Games held in Guadalajara.
NBA EXPERIENCE
After going undrafted in the 2010 NBA draft, Sloan joined the Sacramento Kings for the 2010 NBA Summer League. He later signed a one-year, non-guaranteed contract with the Kings. However, he was later waived by the Kings on October 4, 2010. On October 30, 2010, he was acquired by the Reno Bighorns of the NBA D-League as an affiliate player.
On November 2, 2011, he was reacquired by the Reno Bighorns. Two days later, he was traded to the Erie BayHawks.
On December 9, 2011, Sloan signed with the Atlanta Hawks. On January 27, 2012, he was waived by the Hawks.
On February 8, 2012, he signed a 10-day contract with the New Orleans Hornets. On February 18, 2012, he was not offered a second 10-day contract after his first 10-day contract expired.
On March 5, 2012, he returned to the Erie BayHawks.
On March 16, 2012, he signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
In July 2012, he joined the Cavaliers for the 2012 NBA Summer League. On December 25, 2012, Sloan was waived by the Cavaliers.
On January 3, 2013, he was acquired by the Sioux Falls Skyforce. On January 7, 2013, he signed a 10-day contract with the New Orleans Hornets after just two games with the Skyforce. After the contract expired, he returned to the Skyforce.
On July 3, 2013, he signed a two-year deal with the Indiana Pacers and joined them for the 2013 NBA Summer League.
In July 2014, he re-joined the Pacers for the 2014 NBA Summer League.
] On November 5, 2014, he scored a career-high 31 points in the Pacers 96–94 overtime loss to the Washington Wizards.
On August 10, 2015, Sloan signed with the Brooklyn Nets.[33] On January 15, 2016, he recorded a near triple-double with 15 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists in a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Sloan signed with the Washington Wizards under a training camp deal. He was waived on October 14 as one of the teams final preseason roster cuts. He then joined the Texas Legends of the NBA G League. On January 22, 2018, Sloan was named the NBA G League Player of the Week after averaging 29.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 9.0 assists in three games.
Sloan signed with the Denver Nuggets to a training camp contract but was waived on October 13, 2018.
Sloan played 218 games in the NBA. He averaged 5.5 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 3 assists per game over his NBA career.
NBA TRANSACTIONS:
- December 9, 2011: Signed as a free agent with the Atlanta Hawks.
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January 26, 2012: Waived by the Atlanta Hawks.
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February 8, 2012: Signed the first of two 10-day contracts with the New Orleans Hornets.
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March 16, 2012: Signed a 10-day contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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December 25, 2012: Waived by the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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January 7, 2013: Signed a 10-day contract with the New Orleans Hornets.
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July 3, 2013: Signed as a free agent with the Indiana Pacers.
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August 10, 2015: Signed a contract with the Brooklyn Nets
August 29, 2017: Signed a contract with the Washington Wizards
October 14, 2017: Waived by the Washington Wizards.
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September 26, 2018: Signed a contract with the Denver Nuggets
October 12, 2018: Waived by the Denver Nuggets.
| Season | Team | PTS | AST | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 64% | 88% | 0% | 0% | ||||||
| 2 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Total | 15 | 45 | 33.3% | 9 | 22 | 40.9% |
NBA TOTAL STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | 28 | Brooklyn | PG | 61 | 33 | 1318 | 424 | 173 | 268 | 17 | 156 | 32 | 4 | 80 | 73 | 154 | 350 | 44% | 38 | 99 | 38% | 78 | 104 | 75% | 54% | 49% |
| 2014-15 | 27 | Indiana | PG | 53 | 21 | 1107 | 391 | 143 | 190 | 12 | 131 | 23 | 0 | 65 | 47 | 145 | 355 | 41% | 41 | 131 | 31% | 60 | 77 | 78% | 50% | 47% |
| 2013-14 | 26 | Indiana | SG | 48 | 1 | 392 | 110 | 44 | 50 | 4 | 40 | 10 | 1 | 22 | 19 | 44 | 117 | 38% | 10 | 42 | 24% | 12 | 20 | 60% | 44% | 42% |
| 2012-13 | 25 | Cleveland | SG | 20 | 0 | 257 | 81 | 28 | 37 | 3 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 17 | 27 | 78 | 35% | 7 | 19 | 37% | 20 | 25 | 80% | 46% | 39% |
| 2012-13 | 25 | New Orleans | PG | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 2011-12 | 24 | Atlanta | PG | 5 | 0 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 38% | 0 | 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 38% | 38% |
| 2011-12 | 24 | New Orleans | PG | 3 | 0 | 41 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 36% | 0 | 2 | 0% | 2 | 4 | 50% | 38% | 36% |
| 2011-12 | 24 | Cleveland | PG | 25 | 11 | 608 | 165 | 59 | 92 | 15 | 44 | 10 | 3 | 42 | 32 | 71 | 176 | 40% | 2 | 22 | 9% | 21 | 26 | 81% | 44% | 41% |
| 2011-12 | 24 | Atlanta | PG | 5 | 0 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 38% | 0 | 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 38% | 38% |
| 2011-12 | 24 | New Orleans | PG | 3 | 0 | 41 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 36% | 0 | 2 | 0% | 2 | 4 | 50% | 38% | 36% |
| 2011-12 | 24 | Cleveland | PG | 25 | 11 | 608 | 165 | 59 | 92 | 15 | 44 | 10 | 3 | 42 | 32 | 71 | 176 | 40% | 2 | 22 | 9% | 21 | 26 | 81% | 44% | 41% |
| 2012-13 | 25 | Cleveland | SG | 20 | 0 | 257 | 81 | 28 | 37 | 3 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 17 | 27 | 78 | 35% | 7 | 19 | 37% | 20 | 25 | 80% | 46% | 39% |
| 2012-13 | 25 | New Orleans | PG | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 2013-14 | 26 | Indiana | SG | 48 | 1 | 392 | 110 | 44 | 50 | 4 | 40 | 10 | 1 | 22 | 19 | 44 | 117 | 38% | 10 | 42 | 24% | 12 | 20 | 60% | 44% | 42% |
| 2014-15 | 27 | Indiana | PG | 53 | 21 | 1107 | 391 | 143 | 190 | 12 | 131 | 23 | 0 | 65 | 47 | 145 | 355 | 41% | 41 | 131 | 31% | 60 | 77 | 78% | 50% | 47% |
| 2015-16 | 28 | Brooklyn | PG | 61 | 33 | 1318 | 424 | 173 | 268 | 17 | 156 | 32 | 4 | 80 | 73 | 154 | 350 | 44% | 38 | 99 | 38% | 78 | 104 | 75% | 54% | 49% |
| 2011-12 | 24 | Atlanta | PG | 5 | 0 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 38% | 0 | 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 38% | 38% |
| 2011-12 | 24 | New Orleans | PG | 3 | 0 | 41 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 36% | 0 | 2 | 0% | 2 | 4 | 50% | 38% | 36% |
| 2011-12 | 24 | Cleveland | PG | 25 | 11 | 608 | 165 | 59 | 92 | 15 | 44 | 10 | 3 | 42 | 32 | 71 | 176 | 40% | 2 | 22 | 9% | 21 | 26 | 81% | 44% | 41% |
| 2012-13 | 25 | Cleveland | SG | 20 | 0 | 257 | 81 | 28 | 37 | 3 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 17 | 27 | 78 | 35% | 7 | 19 | 37% | 20 | 25 | 80% | 46% | 39% |
| 2012-13 | 25 | New Orleans | PG | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 2013-14 | 26 | Indiana | SG | 48 | 1 | 392 | 110 | 44 | 50 | 4 | 40 | 10 | 1 | 22 | 19 | 44 | 117 | 38% | 10 | 42 | 24% | 12 | 20 | 60% | 44% | 42% |
| 2014-15 | 27 | Indiana | PG | 53 | 21 | 1107 | 391 | 143 | 190 | 12 | 131 | 23 | 0 | 65 | 47 | 145 | 355 | 41% | 41 | 131 | 31% | 60 | 77 | 78% | 50% | 47% |
| 2015-16 | 28 | Brooklyn | PG | 61 | 33 | 1318 | 424 | 173 | 268 | 17 | 156 | 32 | 4 | 80 | 73 | 154 | 350 | 44% | 38 | 99 | 38% | 78 | 104 | 75% | 54% | 49% | Total | 218 | 66 | 3749 | 1189 | 455 | 651 | 54 | 401 | 83 | 8 | 230 | 193 | 449 | 1098 | 41% | 98 | 316 | 31% | 193 | 256 | 75% |
NBA PER GAME STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | 24 | Atlanta | PG | 5 | 0 | 4.0 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 38% | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 38% | 38% |
| 2011-12 | 24 | New Orleans | PG | 3 | 0 | 13.7 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 4.7 | 36% | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0% | 0.7 | 1.3 | 50% | 38% | 36% |
| 2011-12 | 24 | Cleveland | PG | 25 | 11 | 24.3 | 6.6 | 2.4 | 3.7 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 2.8 | 7.0 | 40% | 0.1 | 0.9 | 9% | 0.8 | 1.0 | 81% | 44% | 41% |
| 2012-13 | 25 | Cleveland | SG | 20 | 0 | 12.9 | 4.1 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 3.9 | 35% | 0.4 | 1.0 | 37% | 1.0 | 1.3 | 80% | 46% | 39% |
| 2012-13 | 25 | New Orleans | PG | 3 | 0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 2013-14 | 26 | Indiana | SG | 48 | 1 | 8.2 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 2.4 | 38% | 0.2 | 0.9 | 24% | 0.3 | 0.4 | 60% | 44% | 42% |
| 2014-15 | 27 | Indiana | PG | 53 | 21 | 20.9 | 7.4 | 2.7 | 3.6 | 0.2 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 2.7 | 6.7 | 41% | 0.8 | 2.5 | 31% | 1.1 | 1.5 | 78% | 50% | 47% |
| 2015-16 | 28 | Brooklyn | PG | 61 | 33 | 21.6 | 7.0 | 2.8 | 4.4 | 0.3 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 2.5 | 5.7 | 44% | 0.6 | 1.6 | 38% | 1.3 | 1.7 | 75% | 54% | 49% | Total | 218 | 66 | 17.2 | 5.5 | 2.1 | 3.0 | 0.2 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 5.0 | 41% | 0.4 | 1.4 | 31% | 0.9 | 1.2 | 75% |
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Philippines - Barangay Ginebra Kings (2011) | China - Guangdong Southern Tigers (2013, 2016–2018), Jiangsu Dragons (2018–2019) | Germany - Telekom Baskets Bonn (2020)
In July 2011, he signed with the Barangay Ginebra Kings of the Philippine Basketball Association for the 2011 Governors Cup.
In February 2013, Sloan was released by the Skyforce in order to join the Guangdong Southern Tigers of the Chinese Basketball Association.
Sloan returned to Guangdong on July 20, 2016, signing with the Southern Tigers for the 2016/17 season, returning to the club for a second stint. The Guangdong Southern Tigers advanced to the 2017 CBA Finals, but lost to the Xinjiang Flying Tigers in a 4–0 sweep.
In 2018 Sloan played a third season with Guangdong, signing on February 21, 2018.
On February 26, 2020, Sloan signed with Telekom Baskets Bonn of the German Basketball Bundesliga (BBL). He played in three games and averaged 11.7 points per game until the season was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COLLEGE
Sloan played basketball for Texas A&M University from 2006 to 2010. He was a part of a senior class that won 100 career games at the conclusion of the 2009/10 season, setting the school record for wins by a single class. As a senior during the 2009/10 season, Sloan led the Aggies in scoring with a 17.8 points per game average and was a first team All-Big 12 Conference selection.
Sloan appeared in all 34 games in 2006/07 as a true freshman, averaging 5.2 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. Sloan earned ESPN player of the game honours with 15 points in a win at Oklahoma State. Texas A&M finished the year with a 27–7 record and advanced to the Sweet Sixteen.
As a sophomore, Sloan started all 36 games as A&M finished 25–11 after a second round robbery to UCLA in the NCAA tournament. Sloan was third on the team in scoring at 9.5 points per game and he was second on the team with 123 assists.
Sloan played in all 34 games as the Aggies finished 24–10 following a second round loss to Connecticut in the NCAA tournament. Sloan averaged 11.8 points and 3.6 rebounds per game and led the team with 108 assists.
Sloan, considered by his teammates to be the team's leader, was the leading scorer on a Texas A&M team that finished the regular season with a 22–8 record overall and a 11-5 conference mark, tying the team for second place in the Big 12 Conference. Sloan scored a career high 29 points in a 84–81 loss to New Mexico on December 12. He was third in the Big 12 in scoring. Sloan was named to the Big 12's first team all conference by Big 12 coaches, Dallas Morning News, Columbia Daily Tribune, and Fort Worth Star Telegram. Sloan also received second team all Big 12 Conference honours from the Associated Press and Austin American-Statesman.
Following the conference tournament, Sloan was named to the all-tournament team. He finished the 2010 NCAA tournament ranked seventh in Aggie history in career scoring with 1,522 points and eighth in assists with 370.
AWARDS
- CBA champion (2013)
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First-team All-Big 12 (2010)
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